THE MARK JONES INVITATIONAL

Great News! C4C secured the Holyghost Group Shelter for the opening weekend of Turkey Season. Because of this we have rolled the hunt back one week and you are invited!

The Mark Jones Invitational Spring Turkey Hunt will be held Saturday, Apr. 17-18 in the Pecos Wilderness. The Holyghost Group Area has been reserved Friday night and Saturday night for the hunt. You may arrive at anytime. The lower gate to the Holyghost campground will be open for the season. The gate at the group shelter will be closed, with the lock in place but not secured. You will need to open the gate to proceed to the group shelter campground. Fees for camping and rental of the shelter will be split between all, when we have final head count onsite. Bring your friends, family and co-workers. The wilderness is huge so we have room for everyone.

ABOUT HOLYGHOST

Set at 8,400 feet, Holyghost is 13.3 miles North of Pecos via NM 63 and 2.3 miles west of Terrero. Nestled in a quite meadow surrounded by wilderness, the area is home to flocks of wild turkeys, blue grouse, herds of elk, deer and solitary bear and lion. The campground offers great fishing for rainbow trout. The Holyghost camping area has trailhead access, picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, drinking water and the group shelter. RVs with a maximum length or 32 feet can access the campground. For more information on Holyghost and the Pecos Wilderness, visit the Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos Ranger District webiste at www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/districts/pecos.

TURKEY REGULATIONS

Spring turkey season opens April 15 and runs through May 10. The bag limit is a bearded turkey. Another bearded turkey may be taken with the purchase of a second tag. The beard and a patch of feathers surrounding the beard must remain on the bird until it is delivered to the place where it will be eaten or placed in cold storage. To hunt you will need to buy your NM Turkey Tag/Permit $28, Second Tag $10 (Optional), Habitat Stamp $5 and Habitat Management Access Validation $4. You will also be charged a Vendor Fee of $1. You may purchase your license, stamps and tag from any Department office or license vendor, such as Wal-Mart. For more information on hunting rules and regulations, visit the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

MEALS

While at the Mark Jones Invitational, you will need to plan to provide your own meals. On Saturday night, we traditionally hold a potluck style dinner. Everyone is encouraged to make your favorite camp dish and join the feast.

DON’T FORGET

At a minimum, hunters should plan to bring: Shotgun, Shot Shells (#4 or Turkey Shot), Warm Clothes (camouflage or earth toned clothing suggested), Turkey Calls, Camping Gear and Meals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For additional information contact:

Mark Jones, (505) 220-9437 or email, mjones@unm.edu.   

Lance Cherry, (505) 620-6883 or email, lance@crosshairsforchrist.org.